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Linen looks good but is notorious for creasing. Here's how to get the best from this stylish fabric.
Linen wrinkles and creases very easily so if you want it to appear smooth and flat, it needs ironing. It may also need starching. However, the wrinkles in the fabric are often considered … View moreLinen looks good but is notorious for creasing. Here's how to get the best from this stylish fabric.
Linen wrinkles and creases very easily so if you want it to appear smooth and flat, it needs ironing. It may also need starching. However, the wrinkles in the fabric are often considered part of linen’s character, and many linen garments are now designed to be air-dried and worn without ironing.
Tips for machine washing linen
• Check the care label for guidance on washing temperature.
• Always separate dark/coloured linens from white or off-white linens to avoid colour transfer in the wash.
• The first time you wash a linen article, wash it separately from other materials. Linen can cause lint.
• Linen is a natural fibre that can absorb a lot of water. This means it is prone to heavy creasing in the wash. If you give linen items a lot of space to move around in the washing machine drum, this should reduce the amount of creasing. It is best to only half fill the machine.
• Avoid using bleach on linen, as this weakens the fibres and it may affect the colour of dyed linens.
• Bleach particles in conventional washing powder make natural linen colour fade, so use only mild detergents.
• If possible, choose a wash programme with a long soak, a short wash/rinse and a short spin and using a moderate to cool temperature.
• When the wash cycle is finished, immediately remove items from the machine to avoid any extra creasing.
• Straighten out and gently stretch the linen after the wash.
• Line-dry or air dry or dry flat.
•Do not tumble dry linen, as it may leave permanent creasing and it will shorten the life of the item. If you dry linen in a hot tumble dryer, it can shrink up to 15%.
Note: Linen can generally be machine washed at high temperatures but this can cause shrinkage. Modern detergents generally work just as well at a lower temperature so it is not necessary to use a hot wash. We recommend the maximum temperature you use for linen is 60°C.
Hand washing linen
Fine embroidered or hand hemmed/stitched linen items need extra care. It is usually best to hand wash these items or take them to a professional cleaner.
• Use water that is comfortably warm to the touch (blood heat) and also ensure you use the correct washing detergent (see advice above). This should be dissolved/evenly distributed in the water before you add the item.
• Let the item soak for up to two hours to ensure the fibres are saturated.
• Use gentle agitation to wash the item.
• Rinse the item in three clean rinses of cool water, or rinse until the water is clear.
• Between rinses and at the end of the wash, squeeze the excess water out of the item.
• Starch the item at this stage (if you are using starch).
• Dry flat if possible, gently pulling item to the correct size. Alternatively line-dry or air dry. Do not tumble dry.
Ironing linen
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For some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun! For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we encourage you to embrace National Read a Book Day. Usually, it is simply about finding the right book for you. From memoirs to sci-fi;… View moreFor some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun! For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we encourage you to embrace National Read a Book Day. Usually, it is simply about finding the right book for you. From memoirs to sci-fi; there are so many different types of books out there today. Use National Read a Book Day to find the perfect book for you to really get stuck into!
Our House of the Week this week is a three-bedroom, two bathroom home, with double glazing and full insulation. This near-new home is zoned for great schools and only a 20 minute drive to Wellington city, for sale through Linette Bradbrook from Professionals. Read more about it on page 3 of Homed!
… View moreOur House of the Week this week is a three-bedroom, two bathroom home, with double glazing and full insulation. This near-new home is zoned for great schools and only a 20 minute drive to Wellington city, for sale through Linette Bradbrook from Professionals. Read more about it on page 3 of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Hutt Homed to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in Hutt Homed.
Distribution & Delivery:
Hutt Homed gets inserted into The Hutt News every Thursday, and is delivered to 42,423 homes in the Hutt area.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
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I'm taking pre-orders for the "2023 Wild Birds of New Zealand" calendar now. Calendars available mid-October.
These are a large A3-size calendar, with cover printed on 300gsm gloss art board and the pages printed on 150gsm gloss art paper.
These are printed locally in Petone at … View moreI'm taking pre-orders for the "2023 Wild Birds of New Zealand" calendar now. Calendars available mid-October.
These are a large A3-size calendar, with cover printed on 300gsm gloss art board and the pages printed on 150gsm gloss art paper.
These are printed locally in Petone at Valley Print. The calendars are $28 each inclusive of GST, plus courier at cost. Courier (NZ Post) is usually $11.80 (a little less for Wellington, but whatever the cost it will be on your invoice), plus approximately $3 extra for RD, but you can get up to six calendars for the one shipping cost.
These are posted in archive envelops inside home compostable bio plastic courier bags from a New Zealand Company called R3 - this is included for free!
If you are in the Hutt, you are welcome to pick up from Woburn and save the courier cost. GST tax invoices available when calendars arrive back from the printers. Payment on invoice by deposit into my account when the calendars arrive back and are ready to ship, or cash on pick-up. Calendars should be ready to ship by mid October.
There is absolutely no problem if you pre-order and then change your mind before I ship them, as the extras I had printed sold out last year and several people missed out.
Thanks for supporting my venture. Message me or Email me on louise@louisethomas.co.nz if you would like a PDF of the whole calendar to have a look at before you order.
Celebrate Spring at Upper Hutt's 21st annual Upper Hutt Spring Festival. A fun filled family day out with 200 street stalls from around the country, live entertainment, fabulous food trucks, children's rides and displays. Something for the whole family!
Saturday 10 September
9am to … View moreCelebrate Spring at Upper Hutt's 21st annual Upper Hutt Spring Festival. A fun filled family day out with 200 street stalls from around the country, live entertainment, fabulous food trucks, children's rides and displays. Something for the whole family!
Saturday 10 September
9am to 3pm
Main Street, Upper Hutt
Kora saves the day with 13c off a litre!
In a world of rising fuel prices, a hero has come to save every day! Join Kora and save a super 13 cents a litre on every fill at Waitomo until 30th November.
Kora is the Kiwi fuel payment card that saves you 10c a litre every day at Mobil and Waitomo.… View moreKora saves the day with 13c off a litre!
In a world of rising fuel prices, a hero has come to save every day! Join Kora and save a super 13 cents a litre on every fill at Waitomo until 30th November.
Kora is the Kiwi fuel payment card that saves you 10c a litre every day at Mobil and Waitomo. Fill up when you want and pay later with weekly, fortnightly or monthly billing.
With prices flying high, now’s the time to save more with 13 cents off every litre at Waitomo until 30th November. Apply today!
Update a balance bike with a colourful new look with Resene paints so that it can continue to be enjoyed for years to come!
Find out how to create your own.
Clear out those piles of books and donate them to a good cause. We welcome your donations of books, jigsaws and puzzles. Drop off at St James' Church 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt Tues-Fri 10am-12:30pm.
Spring is in the air, which means that the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour is back and coming to the Wellington Opera House on 7 and 8 October!
See dancers from your national ballet company performing an enchanting programme including classical favourites and new works which are sure… View moreSpring is in the air, which means that the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour is back and coming to the Wellington Opera House on 7 and 8 October!
See dancers from your national ballet company performing an enchanting programme including classical favourites and new works which are sure to delight dance fans of all ages.
With just three shows and adult tickets starting at $35 plus booking fee, seats are selling fast.
Find out more and book at rnzb.org.nz.
Join Pat from the Luxury Cruising Co this September to discover a unique collection of destinations and packages!
Sessions
Europe Session Tuesday 6th September 11am River Cruising
Land Journeys, Rail Journeys, Private Jet Tours, Small Ship Cruising, Luxury Yacht Cruising.
Canada/Alaska … View moreJoin Pat from the Luxury Cruising Co this September to discover a unique collection of destinations and packages!
Sessions
Europe Session Tuesday 6th September 11am River Cruising
Land Journeys, Rail Journeys, Private Jet Tours, Small Ship Cruising, Luxury Yacht Cruising.
Canada/Alaska Session on Thursday 8th September 11am
Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise, Eastern Canada with New England Cruise, Rockies with Rail, Rockies with Calgary Stampede
Australia on Tuesday 13th September 11am
Kimberly Small Ship Cruising, 4WD Touring, Tasmania, Luxury Wilderness Camps, Discover a wide range of options available.
Asia Session on Thursday 15th September 11am
Discover Touring and River Cruises available in Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan and South Korea
Luxury Cruising on Tuesday 20 September at 11am
An overview of Luxury Cruising Worldwide and expedition cruising in Antarctica and the Arctic
Click here to register your interest or contact 0800 214 9925
Visit https://luxurycruising.co.nz/
Linen is most loved for its diversity, from a rustic and neutral look to soft and refined. It is often found in homes on upholstered and loose covered furniture, curtains, cushions, bedding and clothing. But did you know the benefits of linen run right down to the fibres?
How is Linen made?
… View moreLinen is most loved for its diversity, from a rustic and neutral look to soft and refined. It is often found in homes on upholstered and loose covered furniture, curtains, cushions, bedding and clothing. But did you know the benefits of linen run right down to the fibres?
How is Linen made?
Linen is an amazing natural fabric made from flax fibres and this process has been used to make linen for almost 6,000 years.
The plants are first removed from the ground by cutting or pulling and then the seeds are extracted though a process called winnowing or ripping. To separate the fibres from the flax plant itself, a natural process takes place called “retting” that utilizes bacteria to decompose the pectin that binds the fibre together.
Once the long fibres are removed they are brushed out into long strands that can then be spun into yarn and eventually woven into linen material.
The best part about this process is that it’s practically zero-waste. Anything that will not be used in the fabric manufacturing, such as the woody stalks of the flax plant and the roots, compost back into the soil and the seeds used to make linseed oil.
Benefits of Linen
Linen is Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly: Linen is a sustainable, natural fibre growing without the use of pesticides, fertilizers and additional watering. This also makes it a renewable resource, plus being a natural fibre it’s also biodegradable.
Producing linen has a smaller environmental impact than cotton, mainly as it needs little to no water consumption to grow. Also, as mentioned above, the production of linen is rarely wasteful.
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$500K propaganda funded by the taxpayer about the '''deplorables'' who stood up to the vax mandates in a peaceful protest infiltrated by agent provocateurs who staged the infamous Hill Street psyop ''car attack'' on the police and lit the first fires on … View more$500K propaganda funded by the taxpayer about the '''deplorables'' who stood up to the vax mandates in a peaceful protest infiltrated by agent provocateurs who staged the infamous Hill Street psyop ''car attack'' on the police and lit the first fires on March 2. Disgraceful disinformation waste of taxpayer money.
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Our House of the Week this week is a sumptuous three-bedroom apartment, with a generous 161 square metres of space - plus decks! This immaculate apartment is right in the heart of the city on Jessie St and offers incredible views and lots of storage. For sale through Ramon Kane at Tommy's. … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a sumptuous three-bedroom apartment, with a generous 161 square metres of space - plus decks! This immaculate apartment is right in the heart of the city on Jessie St and offers incredible views and lots of storage. For sale through Ramon Kane at Tommy's. Check it out on page 3 of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
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